37030 ZIP Code — Carthage, TN

Smith County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37030 is located in Carthage, Tennessee, within Smith County. It covers approximately 65.02 square miles and serves a population of 7,595 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 615.

About ZIP code 37030

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $196,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $53,412. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 37030 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,595

population

65.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

37030 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37030

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37030. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carthage	Acceptable
Carthage	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38563 Gordonsville (5.1 mi) 37151 Riddleton (5.4 mi) 38560 Elmwood (6.7 mi) 37145 Pleasant Shade (7.6 mi) 38547 Brush Creek (8.1 mi) 37057 Dixon Springs (9.2 mi) 38552 Chestnut Mound (9.8 mi) 38567 Hickman (10.3 mi) 38548 Buffalo Valley (11.8 mi) 38564 Granville (12 mi) 37074 Hartsville (13.8 mi) 37012 Alexandria (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,595
Population density	117 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	159

Geography
Land area	65.02 sq mi
Water area	4.93 sq mi
Latitude	36.2743
Longitude	-85.9718
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	615

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.3%	53.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	28.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	14.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

7,595

Population

117

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$53,412

Median household income

$30,697

Per capita income

$196,200

Median home value

$851

Median monthly rent

70.2%

Home ownership

17.8%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

2,367

Housing units

19.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

183

Under 5

200

136

5–9

148

218

10–14

237

267

15–19

292

144

20–24

158

480

25–34

525

389

35–44

425

503

45–54

549

410

55–59

447

233

60–64

255

325

65–74

354

254

75–84

278

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,480	19.5%
18 and over	6,115	80.5%
65 and over	1,396	18.4%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.3%

Two or more races 5.8%

Black or African American 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,819	87.3%
Two or more races	450	5.8%
Black or African American	229	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	218	2.8%
Asian	66	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.2%
Other race	14	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.3%	53.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	28.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	14.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.2%	5.1%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 12.7%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	12.7%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	11.5%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$53,412

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.9%

$50k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

$200k–$300k 29.2%

$300k–$500k 12.4%

$500k–$1M 6.7%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$196,200
Median rent / month	$851
Owner occupied	70.2%
Renter occupied	29.8%
Vacant	4.6%
Single-family detached	75.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	10.7%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	19.1%
1980–1989	10.7%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	11.3%
1950–1959	11.8%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	8.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	47.7%
4 bedrooms	16.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	33.3%
3 or more	33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.8%
Electricity	51.6%
Propane / LP gas	3.3%
Wood	4.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,595	50.5%
Cohabiting couple	153	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	514	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	894	28.3%
Households with children under 18	921	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,168	37.0%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.5%	20.9%
Married	58.0%	47.9%
Separated	1.5%	2.7%
Widowed	4.1%	13.5%
Divorced	11.9%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 11.1%

HS graduate 38.7%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.3%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	97	6.4%
Kindergarten	106	7.0%
Elementary school	536	35.6%
High school	519	34.5%
College / grad school	247	16.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Manufacturing 18.6%

Retail trade 14.6%

Construction 10.2%

Professional & management 8.7%

Public administration 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Other services 1.6%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.6%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	20.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.8

Poverty

All people 17.8%

Under 18 years 29.2%

18 and over 14.9%

Married-couple families 8.4%

Female-led households 25.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.0%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	32.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.1%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	51.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	21.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	383	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	7.3%
18–64 years	18.7%
65 and over	41.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.7%
Public insurance	44.7%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,212	95.0%
Spanish	78	1.1%
Other Indo-European	21	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	23	0.3%
Other languages	34	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,474	98.4%
Born in same state	7,420	97.7%
Born in different state	5,713	75.2%
Foreign born	54	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	121	1.6%
Not a US citizen	46	38.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,369	18%
French	1,125	14.8%
Italian	776	10.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	84	1.1%
English	45	0.6%
Polish	17	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	88.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37030

What city is ZIP code 37030 in?

ZIP code 37030 is primarily assigned to Carthage, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37030 in?

ZIP code 37030 falls within Smith County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37030?

18% of residents in ZIP code 37030 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 37030 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 37030 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 37030?

ZIP code 37030 has an estimated population of 7,595 residents, with a density of 117 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37030?

The median home value in ZIP code 37030 is $196,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 37030 in?

ZIP code 37030 observes the CST timezone.